What’s Good
Dwell on God's Praiseworthy Gifts and Virtues
a 13-session Guided Study
Introduction
Dwell on God's Praiseworthy Gifts and Virtues
The Big Idea: The Lord doesn't just want us to do good things, he also wants us to think about good things.
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Conversation Starter: “Change the Channel“ (Daily Download #258)
Bonus Resource: “We’re Back“ (Weekly Episode #153)
Session 1: Nature
Wonder at God's Work in Nature
The Big Idea: When we don't take in the natural world, we miss a window into the wonder of God's goodness and greatness.
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Conversation Starter: “Samurai Squirrels“ (Daily Download #259)
Bonus Resource: “Thar Be Dragons“ (Weekly Episode #154)
Session 2: Work
Embrace the Opportunity to Do Good Work
The Big Idea: The chance to do good work and appreciate the work of others is worth celebrating.
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Conversation Starter: “Off to Work I Go“ (Daily Download #260)
Bonus Resource: “Gotta Eat a Vegetable“ (Weekly Episode #155)
Session 3: Rest
Stop and Enjoy Rest
The Big Idea: Work is good, but God also created us to enjoy the sweetness of rest.
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Conversation Starter: “Stop!“ (Daily Download #261)
Bonus Resource: “Do Not Disturb!“ (Weekly Episode #156)
Session 4: Talents
APPRECIATE YOUR UNIQUE ABILITIES
The Big Idea: God manifests his wisdom and glory in the diversity he has filled his good world with.
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Conversation Starter: “Teenage Talents on Tape“ (Daily Download #262)
Bonus Resource: “The Best at Everything“ (Weekly Episode #157)
Session 5: Singing
Open Your Heart to Sing Praises
The Big Idea: Singing expresses what's inside us — what we believe, feel, and decide.
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Conversation Starter: “Bursting Into Song“ (Daily Download #263)
Bonus Resource: “That Is a Sticky Song“ (Weekly Episode #158)
Session 6: Celebration
Acknowledge Life's Good Things With Joy
The Big Idea: It pleases and glorifies God when we gratefully enjoy his blessings together.
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Conversation Starter: “Party Planning“ (Daily Download #264)
Bonus Resource: “The Hermit Inside of You“ (Weekly Episode #159)
Session 7: Family
Feel the Fulfillment of a Fruitful Family
The Big Idea: Family bonds can give us love and acceptance that reflects our Heavenly Father's.
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Conversation Starter: “Grandma Nine-Pies“ (Daily Download #265)
Bonus Resource: “Your Family Versus Mine“ (Weekly Episode #160)
Session 8: Friendship
Strengthen the Bonds of Friendship
The Big Idea: Through consistent acts of loyal love, we stockpile trust that friends draw on for a lifetime.
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Conversation Starter: “An Odd Couple“ (Daily Download #266)
Bonus Resource: “The Loud Type of Friend“ (Weekly Episode #161)
Session 9: Excellence
Push Forward to Be More Christlike
The Big Idea: Though we're not perfect, we glorify God by stretching daily to be better and do better.
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Conversation Starter: “Cheese Doodles“ (Daily Download #267)
Bonus Resource: “Stay Salty!“ (Weekly Episode #162)
Session 10: Kindness
Fill Your Heart With God's Love
The Big Idea: God teaches us to appreciate kindness by pouring his unimaginable love and mercy into our lives.
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Conversation Starter: “The Magic Word“ (Daily Download #268)
Bonus Resource: “400 Hangry Men“ (Weekly Episode #163)
Session 11: Honesty
Feel the Freedom of Truthfulness
The Big Idea: We love truthful words because they’re the language our God uses to speak to us.
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Conversation Starter: “World's Best Cup of Coffee“ (Daily Download #269)
Bonus Resource: “Someone Always Has Your Six“ (Weekly Episode #164)
Session 12: Humility
Lower Yourself to Lift Up Others
The Big Idea: When we lift ourselves above others, we forget that our King lowered himself for us.
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Conversation Starter: “Happy Debtors“ (Daily Download #270)
Bonus Resource: “No One Is Ever Quiet!“ (Weekly Episode #165)
Session 13: Purity
Fill Your Heart With All the Best Things
The Big Idea: Filling our hearts and minds with goodness leaves no room for the filth of sin.
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Conversation Starter: “Snow in November“ (Daily Download #271)
Bonus Resource: “This Isn't a Fairytale“ (Weekly Episode #166)
Conclusion
PRAISE GOD FOR HIS INCREDIBLE GOODNESS
The Big Question: How has this study changed the kinds of things you think about?
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Conversation Starter: “Quality Assurance“ (Daily Download #272)